What causes color blindness? Using the Human Eye to Teach Levels of Organization
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. includedCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner - Intermediate Level
🔬In one lesson, learners will uncover the mystery behind color blindness while learning about the levels of biological organizations from cells to organ systems. Students will take free online color blindness tests to see how those with color blindness see the world. They will be turn into budding biologists with an appreciation for the human eye. 👁️This course was created to blend the fascinating concepts of the human eye with levels of organization. Is the human eye considered a tissue, organ, or organ system? What causes color blindness and why do boys have it more often than girls? Understanding color blindness and the parts of the eye is the perfect way to learn about the 4 levels of biological organization in a way that is engaging and interactive! This class is designed to encourage critical thinking and inspire curiosity about the human body and biology as a whole. Student outcomes: ✅Build confidence in identifying and understanding the levels of biological organization. ✅Encourage curiosity and a desire to learn more about the human body. ✅Foster excitement for science with interactive activities.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the levels of organization from cells to organ systems while learning about parts of the human eye.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards2 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Anatomy of the Eye
Learn the parts of the eye and take some practice eye tests
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Levels of Organization
Learn about cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems and determine if the eye is an organ or an organ system
55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
6 teachers have teaching certificates
New York Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Washington Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Washington Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Washington Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Missouri Teaching Certificate
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Science
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governors University
11 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Philadelphia College of Bible
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Millersville University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Bachelor's Degree in English from Florida State University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Catawba College
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Missouri State University
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Western Connecticut State University
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from Patrick Henry College
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Danielle Mortimore has taught life science and biology for over 8 years.
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Live Group Class
$39
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-12 learners per class